Pinocchio

Pinocchio
Biographical information
Status	Alive (resurrected)
Species	Human (Fable; formerly wooden puppet)
Gender	Male
Occupation	President of the United States
Family information
Relatives	Geppetto ("father") Blue Fairy † ("mother")
Appearances
First issue	Fables #4 — "Chapter Four: Remembrance Day"
Last issue	Fables #162 — "The Black Forest Chapter Twelve: Rightful Prey"
Original source	The Adventures of Pinocchio

“	Who knew I'd have to stay a boy forever? The ditzy bitch interpreted my wish too literally. I'm over three centuries old and I still haven't gone through puberty. I want to grow up, want my balls to drop, and I want to get laid.	„
	~ Pinocchio airing his grievances to Cinderella, Fables #4 — "Chapter Four: Remembrance Day"

Pinocchio is among the Fables who escaped to New York City and became a part of Fabletown. He debuts in Fables #4 — "Chapter Four: Remembrance Day." Originally a puppet, Pinocchio wished to become a "real boy," a wish the Blue Fairy took literally as he then spent the next centuries stuck as a prepubescent boy.

History

The Homelands

After being created by Geppetto, Pinocchio went off on his adventure to become a real boy. Once his wish became reality, living with his father lost appeal, and thirsting for more, Pinocchio left his father's home.

Later, he believed that his father Geppetto was taken by the the Adversary and enslaved to create his wooden army.

Fabletown

Pinocchio lived with Boy Blue in the Woodlands building. Due to his appearance, he mostly spent his time reading comics and did not work.

During the Invasion of the wooden soldiers, the wooden soldiers sent by the Adversary had utmost respect for Pinocchio, and he attempted to reason with them. He was willing to give himself up to find his father. However, he was beheaded in battle and returned to his unliving puppet form.

Brought back to the Homelands by Boy Blue, Pinocchio was eventually revived by Geppetto, who was revealed to be the true Adversary, and the figurehead Emperor was one of his many younger brothers. This new discovery caused conflict in Pinocchio's loyalties. While he was fully aware of the evil deeds his father had committed, he still loved him and didn't want any harm to come to him. Boy Blue, who was being held captive by Geppetto, escaped with Red Riding Hood back to Fabletown.

The Empire

Pinocchio remained at Geppetto's side, and was present when Bigby Wolf destroyed their home so as to deplete Geppetto's supply of enchanted Sacred Grove wood. Geppetto had hoped that Pinocchio would succeed him as the next Adversary while also hoping that he would give out important details about the Mundane World to strategize on. However, the only information Pinocchio gave out was that the Mundane World is more advanced and war-ready than the Empire was led to believe, and Geppetto's plans for war were delayed in light of the news.

On Geppetto's birthday, Pinocchio presented him with a birthday gift of an animate wooden bug carved from some surviving pieces of the enchanted wood. Geppetto suddenly struck Pinocchio twice, enraged that he had carved from the Grove wood when only he must be allowed to do so. Upset at the sudden abuse, Pinocchio fled back to the mundane world, where he immediately contacted Fabletown with news of information on the Empire's plans.

Physical description

Pinocchio is at least twelve centuries old, but looks no older than eight or nine.

Personality and traits

Pinocchio, despite his appearance, is rather brash. After centuries stuck in his body, he wants to grow up, so he can enjoy the more grown up aspects of human life. He is bitter and sullen, but also has a caring, softer side to him. He enjoys spending time with his friends Boy Blue and Flycatcher. He is also willing to give himself up for Fabletown and his friends, which shows a more selfless side of him.

His father is important to him, and Pinocchio believes he can be redeemed.

Trivia

• In Fables #4 — "Chapter Four: Remembrance Day," Pinocchio states that he is over three hundred years old, and Bigby Wolf says the same thing in Fables #12 — "A Sharp Operation: Part One of a Two-Part Caper." This is retconned in Fables #41 — "Pax Imperium: Chapter Five of Homelands," where Pinocchio is revealed to be at least twelve centuries old.
• According to Pinocchio in Fables #23 — "Our Second Amendment Issue: Chapter Four — March of the Wooden Soldiers," he came from a small town, in a tiny kingdom, in one of the poorest and most insignificant of the old worlds.
• Baba Yaga claimed Pinocchio was a legend among the Empire.